Also known as the "Holy City.", the Khmer empire created the greatest Indianized state called Angkor. It was established by Jayavarman I in 802 a.d. It was larger than any medieval European cities, but comparable to all but the Largest Chinese and Arabic cities. It contained a vigorous Imperial system. S Social P Political R Religion I Intellectual T Trade/Technology E Economic system
Social The highest hierarchy was the "god-king" who was surrounded by members of his royal family and his tutors. The priests that rested in the temples were also powerful. The economy of the Khmer civilization was based mainly on agriculture, mostly on rice fields, so most of his people lived on farms. The lowest hierarchy was the slaves. There were two types of slaves, one being the slaves for the gods while the other being the slaves that were captured from other countries.
Political
The khmer goverment relied heavily on building it's education system.
Religion Indian influence was considerable. As the goverment presided a well-developed cult for the popular worships of god kings. The founder: Jayavarman I identified himself with the Hindu God Shiva. The gov. also held a privileged position for priestly families. As 300,000 Hindu priests lived in the heart of the empire. Also the Hindu reflectea in culture including: theatre, art, and dance. Buddhism was also part of thier religion. Most temples were devoted to the god Shiva or Vishnu. The temples were bulit into great fine arts. Buddhism was allthough less proment until the 13th century. Intellectual
The khmer created stone carvings. Many of them were of the Hindu gods. Some also portray Hindu myths, like Mahabharta and Ramayana. Also the mastery of water.
Trade/Technology The khmer goverment suppirted hospitals, schools and libraries, and also construct extensive canal network for water. Historians think that the Khmers may had the most productive agriculture in world history. Jayavarman VII also expanded the empire, commissional important artwork, built roads and sponsered the constuction of many monuments and temples.
Economic system
The khmer people had a vigorous imperial system.
Time Line ~Most of the queens and kings in the Khmer Empire called Funan Empire that lasted from 68-627 are unknown. The first queen was called Saoma, and all of the other expect for the 2nd, 6th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th kings. In between 550-627, the Fuan-Chenia War took place. ~Next was the Chenia empire that took place between 550 and 802. In 715, smaller states broke off making Chenia empire weaker. ~After that was the Angkor Empire, that went from 802- 1432. It had 35 rulers, and three invasion. ~After that, was the Kingdom of Charktomok that lasted from 1431-1525. But towards the end, a civil War that went from 1516-1525 broke out between Ponhea Clan and Sdech Kan. ~Next was the Kingdom of Lovek that lasted 1525-1593. In 1593 an Siam invansion went on that lasted 3 months. ~Shortly after that was Kingdom of **Srei Sonthor**: 1594-1620. ~In 1620- 1863 was known as the Dark Age of Cambodia. ~Soon in 1863, the French gained control until 1953. ~Then from 1955- 1960 was under a monarchy ruler named Norodom Suramrit. ~Started in 1993 to present is the Modern kingdom of Cambodia. BIO:
~ Jayavaraman II
was the founder of Angkor. He brought the Javanese Sailendran court into Cambodia. "In the following years he extended his territory and eventually established his new capital of Hariharalaya near the modern Cambodian town of Roluos. "
~Jayavaraman VII (1181-1215)
"Jayavarman VII remains a potent symbol of national pride for present day Cambodians. As a Buddhist King in a now Buddhist country he is regarded with great respect. He built and repaired many 'firehouses' across the Empire, which are thought of as places for travellers to rest and many buildings which are now called hospitals in translation" Jayavarman VII also bulit the temple called Scared Sword in 1191.
Fall for Angkor CivilizationThere are three reasons that the Angkor Empire fell.1) Normally, the empire thrived on the belief of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism. But when the idea of Theravada Buddhism came into view, it hurt the Angkor in the long run. It wanted the people to seek self-enlightment, abandon worldy things and discouge anything that was all evil. The "god-king" of the previous religion was changelled.
2} The "god king" effect affected the people. The khmer people half heartly did what the king wanted, and the supply of rice, and water dramatically dropped,weaking the Angkor Empire.
3}Neigboring states grew, so the Angkor Empire had to direct it's manpower towards strong army forces, which deprived itself from making a good maintenacnce to it's irrigation system.
By the 12th century, the captial city Angkor Thom contained perphaps millions of people. Also in th 12th and 13th centuries Angkor contrilled what is now Cambodia, Laos, Thailand. and South Vietnam.
Khmer
68-present
Also known as the "Holy City.", the Khmer empire created the greatest Indianized state called Angkor. It was established by Jayavarman I in 802 a.d. It was larger than any medieval European cities, but comparable to all but the Largest Chinese and Arabic cities. It contained a vigorous Imperial system.
S Social
P Political
R Religion
I Intellectual
T Trade/Technology
E Economic system
Social
The highest hierarchy was the "god-king" who was surrounded by members of his royal family and his tutors. The priests that rested in the temples were also powerful. The economy of the Khmer civilization was based mainly on agriculture, mostly on rice fields, so most of his people lived on farms. The lowest hierarchy was the slaves. There were two types of slaves, one being the slaves for the gods while the other being the slaves that were captured from other countries.
Political
The khmer goverment relied heavily on building it's education system.
Religion
Indian influence was considerable. As the goverment presided a well-developed cult for the popular worships of god kings. The founder: Jayavarman I identified himself with the Hindu God Shiva. The gov. also held a privileged position for priestly families. As 300,000 Hindu priests lived in the heart of the empire. Also the Hindu reflectea in culture including: theatre, art, and dance. Buddhism was also part of thier religion. Most temples were devoted to the god Shiva or Vishnu. The temples were bulit into great fine arts. Buddhism was allthough less proment until the 13th century.
Intellectual
The khmer created stone carvings. Many of them were of the Hindu gods. Some also portray Hindu myths, like Mahabharta and Ramayana. Also the mastery of water.
Trade/Technology
The khmer goverment suppirted hospitals, schools and libraries, and also construct extensive canal network for water. Historians think that the Khmers may had the most productive agriculture in world history. Jayavarman VII also expanded the empire, commissional important artwork, built roads and sponsered the constuction of many monuments and temples.
Economic system
The khmer people had a vigorous imperial system.
Time Line
~Most of the queens and kings in the Khmer Empire called Funan Empire that lasted from 68-627 are unknown. The first queen was called Saoma, and all of the other expect for the 2nd, 6th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th kings. In between 550-627, the Fuan-Chenia War took place.
~Next was the Chenia empire that took place between 550 and 802. In 715, smaller states broke off making Chenia empire weaker.
~After that was the Angkor Empire, that went from 802- 1432. It had 35 rulers, and three invasion.
~After that, was the Kingdom of Charktomok that lasted from 1431-1525. But towards the end, a civil War that went from 1516-1525 broke out between Ponhea Clan and Sdech Kan.
~Next was the Kingdom of Lovek that lasted 1525-1593. In 1593 an Siam invansion went on that lasted 3 months.
~Shortly after that was Kingdom of **Srei Sonthor**: 1594-1620.
~In 1620- 1863 was known as the Dark Age of Cambodia.
~Soon in 1863, the French gained control until 1953.
~Then from 1955- 1960 was under a monarchy ruler named Norodom Suramrit.
~Started in 1993 to present is the Modern kingdom of Cambodia.
BIO:
~ Jayavaraman II
was the founder of Angkor. He brought the Javanese Sailendran court into Cambodia. "In the following years he extended his territory and eventually established his new capital of Hariharalaya near the modern Cambodian town of Roluos. "
~Jayavaraman VII (1181-1215)
"Jayavarman VII remains a potent symbol of national pride for present day Cambodians. As a Buddhist King in a now Buddhist country he is regarded with great respect. He built and repaired many 'firehouses' across the Empire, which are thought of as places for travellers to rest and many buildings which are now called hospitals in translation" Jayavarman VII also bulit the temple called Scared Sword in 1191.Fall for Angkor CivilizationThere are three reasons that the Angkor Empire fell.1) Normally, the empire thrived on the belief of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism. But when the idea of Theravada Buddhism came into view, it hurt the Angkor in the long run. It wanted the people to seek self-enlightment, abandon worldy things and discouge anything that was all evil. The "god-king" of the previous religion was changelled.
2} The "god king" effect affected the people. The khmer people half heartly did what the king wanted, and the supply of rice, and water dramatically dropped,weaking the Angkor Empire.
3}Neigboring states grew, so the Angkor Empire had to direct it's manpower towards strong army forces, which deprived itself from making a good maintenacnce to it's irrigation system.
Citations:
"Cambodia History: Rise and Fall of Khmer (Angkor) Civilization." Cambodia - Angkor Wat Travel Professional. 02 Feb. 2009 http://www.cambodia-travel.com/khmer/index.html.
"Khmer Empire -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 02 Feb. 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmer_Empire.
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WHY ITS UNIQUE?
By the 12th century, the captial city Angkor Thom contained perphaps millions of people. Also in th 12th and 13th centuries Angkor contrilled what is now Cambodia, Laos, Thailand. and South Vietnam.